Studying our Universe!

Keil Reilly

• Grade Level: 3rd• Subject: Science• Summary: The students will be tested on their knowledge

of the location of the planets.• Objective: After reviewing the planets and their location

students will be expected to successfully identify and locate the planets with 100% accuracy.

• Standard: GLE 0307.6.1 Identify and compare the major components of the solar system. SPI 0307.6.1 Identify the major components of the solar system, i.e., sun, planets and moons

Recap of topic

• Please follow this link to review a bit of information on the planets: http://www.kidsastronomy.com/solar_system.htm

• Each and every one of the planets in our solar system has a unique look, size, and color

Instruction

• You are about to embark on a journey to answer some questions about our solar system’s planet!

• Who knows, maybe you’ll be an astronaut someday?

Question 1

• What Planet is closest to the Sun?

• Venus• Mercury• Neptune• Mars

Well Done!

• You’re correct! Mercury IS the closest planet to the sun.

Question 2

• What is the fourth planet from the Sun?

• Earth• Venus• Mars• Uranus

Well Done!

• Great job! Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun!

Conclusion

• Great job!! You are well on your way to becoming the next great astronaut!

Incorrect

• Keep trying. I know you can do it!